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LF17 YZB

2017 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,387 mi
Last recorded118,387 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31853,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 YZB
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 118,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 108,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 106,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 106,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 106,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,006 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,955 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Missing jacking point protection near side front

Pass 24 Jul 2021 97,732 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,035 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 90,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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LF17 YZB is a 2017 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 53,207 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF17 YZB registered?

LF17 YZB is a 2017 BMW 318, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for LF17 YZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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